An 81-year-old grandfather from Australia has become the oldest person to sail around the world alone without stopping. Bill Hatfield sailed back into the Gold Coast Harbour on Saturday morning after 295 days at sea. “Oh, I can tell you that I’m very happy to be back. Nice to be on land again,” Mr Hatfield said.

When Mr Hatfield sailed to the west, he faced stronger winds and currents, and he also fell into the sea at one time. It was his third trip around the world, but first without making a stop along the way. Mr Hatfield’s journey was not safe.

Mr Hatfield said he wanted to spend some time with his family, but was already making plans for his next great trip on the sea. He became the oldest person to sail around the world by himself. Mr Hatfield’s daughter Katherine Lembros said she was glad to have her father home.

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1.Mr Hatfield started his trip _______.

A on foot

B by sea

C by plane

D by car

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段An 81-year-old grandfather from Australia has become the oldest person to sail around the world alone without stopping.可知，这位爷爷是在海上航行，故选B。

2.Mr Hatfield went through things EXCEPT _______.

A stronger winds

B falling into the sea

C keeping sailing

D losing his way

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第二段可知，哈特菲尔德先生在海上不间断航行，遇到过强风，掉过海里，但未提及他曾迷路，故选D。

3.What did Mr Hatfield plan to do?

A To have a good rest at home.

B To go sailing next time.

C To write a book about his trip.

D To stay with his family.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第三段Mr Hatfield said he wanted to spend some time with his family, but was already making plans for his next great trip on the sea.可知，他想要与家人共度一段时光，但他已经在为下一次伟大的海上之旅制定计划，故选B。

4.Which of the following is TRUE about Mr Hatfield?

A Mr Hatfield sailed twice before.

B Mr Hatfield’s journey was safe.

C Mr Hatfield spent half a year on sail.

D Mr Hatfield is the first man to sail around the world.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第二段It was his third trip around the world, but first without making a stop along the way.可知，这是他第三次环游世界，说明他之前有过两次航海经历，故选A。